Electricity rates in Boiling Springs, NC
Boiling Springs (4,674 people, Cleveland County) is served by Duke Energy Carolinas. Homes on Duke Energy Carolinas pay about 13.94¢/kWh, 6% less than the North Carolina average.
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Electric companies serving Boiling Springs
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor-owned utility | 13.94¢ | $139 | 1.96M | 216 |
Power outages in Cleveland County right now
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Outage history in Cleveland County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 12,788 | 335 |
| Days with outages | 79 | 63 |
| Most customers out at once | 41,519 (220.2%) | 2,190 (11.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-27 | 2025-09-06 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (12,788 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Shelby 13.9¢
- Forest City 13.9¢
- Spindale 13.9¢
- Rutherfordton 13.9¢
- Cherryville 13.9¢
- Kings Mountain 13.9¢
- Tryon 13.9¢
- Bessemer City 13.9¢
- South Gastonia 13.9¢
- Gastonia 13.9¢
ZIP codes: 28017
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Boiling Springs?
Most homes in Boiling Springs get power from Duke Energy Carolinas, where residential customers pay an average of 13.94¢/kWh including all charges. The North Carolina average is 14.77¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Boiling Springs?
About $139 a month, based on 996 kWh a month (the average for Duke Energy Carolinas customers) at 13.94¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Boiling Springs, NC?
Duke Energy Carolinas serves Boiling Springs.
How often does the power go out in Boiling Springs?
In 2025, customers in Cleveland County averaged 5 hr 35 min without power. Outages hit 63 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-09-06, when 2,190 customers (11.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.